Andrea Vidaurre (she/her) grew up in the unceded territories of the Tongva, also known as the “Inland Empire” of Southern California. Over the past couple of years, she has worked on environmental justice issues throughout the Inland Empire and has helped pass landmark policies that are transforming our freight transportation system. She is a co-founder, member and policy analyst at the Peoples Collective for Environmental Justice, a community based organization focused on fighting environmental racism and finding solutions through community work. In 2024 she was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize for her grassroots work. And in 2025 she was named one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People.